Background
Bennett, Cecil Jackson was born on October 4, 1927 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Cecil Hilts and Leah Myrtle (Lanam) Bennett.
Bennett, Cecil Jackson was born on October 4, 1927 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Cecil Hilts and Leah Myrtle (Lanam) Bennett.
Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1959. Master of Arts, Washington University, St. Louis, 1953.
Teaching assistant/research assistant zoology Washington University, St. Louis, 1949-1953. Teaching and laboratory maintenance University Oklahoma, Norman, 1953-1955. Research assistant genetics University Wisconsin, Madison, 1955-1957.
From assistant professor to professor biology Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, 1957-1990, professor emeritus in biology, genetics, zoology and evolution, since 1990.
Precinct committeeman Republican Party, DeKalb, 1960-1980, 2002-2006. With United States Army, 1946. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association of University Professors, American Institute Biological Sciences, Genetics Society of America, Evolution Society, Illinois State Academy of Sciences (president 1972), American Federation Teachers, Association College and University Biology Educators (life, president 1970), Sigma Xi.
Married Katherine Wilson, January 19, 1951 (divorced May 1974). Children: Scott Jackson, Carroll Anne Bennett Carlson. Married Donna Irene Campbell, June 18, 1974.